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The UK Rap Award, delivered in Partnership with Tiffany Calver, is a 12-month programme for musicians working within UK rap and its sub-genres. It offers more than just financial support — it provides all the tools you need to expand your music and grow your career. Whether you’re developing your sound, expanding your live presence, or refining your business approach, this programme supports your long-term growth with tailored mentoring, peer collaboration, and up to £3,000 i

Black Lives in Music Connect is a four-month mentorship programme designed to support early-career creatives from marginalised communities. This initiative will provide tailored guidance, career development, and industry insight to empower participants to progress confidently within their chosen fields. About the Programme We champion the meaningful participation of people of colour in grassroots music education and activities, working closely with local Music Education Hubs.

BBC Young Musician, the long-running and much-loved biennial competition that celebrates the UK’s most promising classical music young performers, is now open for entries for the 2026 edition. Previous winners and alumni include Sheku Kanneh-Mason (2016), saxophonist Jess Gillam (2016), violinist Nicola Benedetti (2004), pianist Benjamin Grosvenor (2004), pianist Martin James Bartlett (2014), and cellist Laura van der Heijden (2012). The winner of the 2024 competition was pia

Research and Development (R&D) for Individuals is a Time limited priority for National Lottery Project Grants. This funding is available while Developing Your Creative Practice is paused until April 2026. Learn more and sign up to our upcoming webinars in our latest update. Quick facts Only open to individual creative and cultural practitioners applying using an individual profile You must work in our supported disciplines Applications must solely focus on research and develo

The Essentials Fund supports composers, music creators or artists working creatively with music and sound, to purchase essentials for their practice.  We support a minimum of 20 composers each year through several open calls each year. The Essentials Fund provides grants of £300–£600 to support your composing practice. You can use the fund for self-learning projects, equipment, mentoring, or other expenses directly related to your work as a composer or music creator. We will

Freelance Networking Day - Evening Social Date: Wednesday 26 November, 5pm - 7pm Venue: Phoenix Dance Theatre, 2 St Cecilia Street, Leeds LS2 7PA An evening of networking, discussion, and the opportunity to meet like-minded creatives from across the North hosted by Phoenix Dance Theatre. We’re inviting freelancers from all areas of the arts to join us for our Freelance Networking Day – Evening Social. Whether you’re a performer, musician, producer, costume designer, lighting

The West Yorkshire Music Network invite you to our Christmas Social at Hyde Park Book Club! Join us for a relaxed evening of drinks and networking with others working in and creating music in West Yorkshire. 15th December 7pm-11pm Free Entry Featuring: DJ set from Rachel Jazz Find out more! The West Yorkshire Music Network works in partnership with Create Britain, Come Play With Me, Leeds Conservatoire and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

West Yorkshire is home to an incredible array of talent - both on and off the stage! We wanted to shine a Spotlight On some of the amazing people working in our region. If you have someone you would like to feature (self-nominations welcome) please contact: westyorkshiremusicnetwork@gmail.com Who are you and what do you do? I'm Grace Garcia and I'm a 23-year-old DJ, producer, and aspiring radio presenter from Leeds. I host and co-produce a dance music focused podcast called '

SisterHudd is starting a new chapter for women in music across Huddersfield and Kirklees. We want you to help shape what comes next. We’re hosting an open conversation and networking session for women artists, musicians, DJs, and producers, and anyone passionate about making the local music scene more inclusive and supportive. This is a community consultation workshop designed to listen, connect, and co-create the future of SisterHudd. We want to understand: What are the barr

Dance To The Radio & Futuresound Artist Management are looking to hire a music-loving Marketing & Label Assistant working directly on artist campaigns for our record labels and management company artists. Responsibilities: Writing and executing marketing and content plans for artist campaigns. Basic content filming and video editing and advising artists what content works best for each platform. Managing social media channels for our labels. Creating and reporting on digital

Grow:Project provides grants to support one-off projects that push creative boundaries and deliver lasting cultural impact. Grants are available from £4,000 to £8,000. Applications will reopen on Monday 13 October 2025, with a deadline for completed applications of 12 noon on Tuesday 18 November 2025. Find out more and apply!

FAC Artist Days are all about artists: their stories, their challenges and their journey. Find out how to get the most out of your music, your fanbase and your rights - and how to pick and get more from your business partners - with practical advice and case studies from fellow artists, and the very latest insights on streaming, touring, marketing and music tech. Presented by the Featured Artists Coalition and CMU’s Chris Cooke, each stop on our UK tour brings together local

Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Bradford Explore the key steps to releasing and managing your music successfully and unlock the full potential of your creative works in this session with the Musicians’ Union and PRS for Music. The Musicians’ Union will break down: How copyright law protects your work The difference between Master Rights and Publishing Rights — and how they relate to PRS, MCPS and PPL How record labels and music publishers m

Job Description We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lecturer in Lighting Design & Technology to join our academic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong professional profile in entertainment lighting to inspire and educate the next generation of live event professionals. You will: Teach and assess across undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses, delivering both theory and practice. Support curriculum development and interdisciplinary c

Deadline 9th November Calling all visual artists and catnip consumers! Elusive Jazz are looking for a VJ / visual visionary for a catbandcat gig in Leeds on 18th December 2025! Theme: Catnip jungle, with snakes and wolves. Fee: £120 (+food & travel on the day of the event) Job Responsibilities: - Creating live visuals on the day. - Liaising with the performers to help create a vibrant night. - Helping with the brand identity of the event. Eligibility: This opportunity is t

Join Calder Groove Youth Music Collective and Launchpad in empowering the next generation of Calderdale’s music creators and industry...

Help Musicians: Next Level fund has reopened! This is the final time it will be available in 2025. Recipients receive: Up to £3,000 that...

Help Musicians is now accepting applications for the 2025 Peter Whittingham Jazz Award! Deadline for applications is at 5pm on...

Wakefield Exchange are looking for talented musicians and bands to perform. Whether you’re a local artist or a touring act, they want to...

South Asian Arts are recruiting for two positions: Senior Finance and Operations Manager and Fundraising Assistant! Fundraising Assistant...